Job Details: Project Engineer - Highways - Cork


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Project Engineer - Highways - Cork
Are you a Project Engineer with 5+ years experience on Highway
Infrastructure?

This is a Hybrid Contract role which is based in Cork.

If you are looking for a role with great scope to develop your career,
please send your CV to * or call Andrew on
+ *- * to discuss further.

PROJECT ENGINEER - HIGHWAYS - CORK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is a large multinational engineering consultancy that
undertakes works in the highway and public realm and transportation
areas.

The Project involves the provision of technical advice and any other
services to support the client’s requirements in connection with
highway infrastructure operations and maintenance.

The services provided include the following:

Undertaking day to day contract management and performance monitoring
activities, including periodic audits on existing tunnel systems and
operations, as well as Motorway Traffic Control Centre (MTCC)
operations and compliance by the O&M Contractor with existing contract
requirements;

Development and management of detailed contract variations or task
orders in respect of tunnel life cycle renewal and upgrade activities;

Administration and monitoring of PPP Contracts including checking of
key documentation deliverables and the carrying out of periodic audits
and checks on existing tunnel and motorway service area facility
systems and operations;

Providing advice on matters relating to NEC3 Contract administration
or any other contract that may be entered into in respect of a
tunnel/service area;

Providing advice on and monitoring compliance with Tunnel Safety
Directive obligations across all tunnels on the national road network;

Providing project and programme management services in connection with
the client’s schemes which impact the Project’s facilities and
their operation; and

Additional ad hoc advice as may be required in relation to the
services provision

The individual will work as a key part of a small core team drawing on
specialist and experts from various disciplines as required. The
individual would ideally have experience in a contract administration
role and some experience in managing disparate projects, ideally in
the highway, transportation or construction industries. They must be
able to work effectively with limited direct supervision, have
excellent written communication skills and have a good understanding
of project management techniques. They will be working with
Contractors, Clients and Internal Teams.

REQUIREMENTS

A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of
Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other
equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical
or electrical/electronic engineering; and

At least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in working with
infrastructural projects.

Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on
mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the
operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.

Fluent in written and spoken English

Good team player;

Analytical, numerate and self-motivated;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Experience of and ability in chairing meetings;

Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed
budgets;

Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal
supervision;

Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials,
members of the public and other Senior colleagues;

Demonstrate initiative with managing workload;

Strong interpersonal skills;

Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management,
ideally in a multidisciplinary environment;

Full driving licence;

A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications
particularly Project, Excel and Word;

It would be highly desirable for the individual to have / be:

Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;

Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working
on ITS schemes;

Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;

Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway
infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;

Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their
mechanisms;

Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;

Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an
integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;

Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects;

Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards
with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the
DMRB

PACKAGE

Hybrid Working

Contract Role - € *-€**Apply on the
website** Per Hour



We need : English (Good)

Type: Permanent
Payment: EUR 30 - 35 Per Hour
Category: Construction

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